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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

Where Once Upon a Time in Hollywood says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

1969 Los Angeles was rebuilt in 2018 without CGI, yet Rick's house and the Italy trip have no filming address.

Scenes and places

Rick's lunch at Musso & Frank (1969)

Rick, a fading TV Western star, sits down with agent Marvin Schwarz, who suggests he go to Italy and make spaghetti Westerns. Rick thinks they are beneath him.

Set in Musso & Frank Grill — Rick Dalton meets agent Marvin Schwarz over lunch and is pitched on making Westerns in Italy. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A Hollywood Boulevard restaurant that still looks the way it did in 1969.

Filmed at Musso & Frank Grill, Hollywood — Several important scenes were shot inside the real restaurant. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Cliff's trailer behind the drive-in (1969)

Cliff, a World War II special ops veteran, lives in a trailer with his pit bull Brandy. He struggles to find stunt work after a past altercation with Bruce Lee and rumors that he murdered his wife.

Set in Van Nuys Drive-In — Cliff lives in a trailer behind a drive-in theater with his pit bull Brandy.

As the camera rises over the theater, the shot turns into a miniature set with toy cars.

Filmed at Paramount Drive-in, Paramount, California — Used for the exterior of the Van Nuys drive-in, which no longer exists. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The party at the Playboy Mansion (1969)

Sharon Tate and Roman Polanski are greeted by a valet and step into a crowded party. Choreographer Toni Basil, who knew Tate, staged the dancing.

Set in Playboy Mansion, Holmby Hills — Sharon Tate and Roman Polanski arrive at a party full of 1960s celebrities. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Playboy did not acquire the mansion until 1971, two years after the story's date.

Filmed at Playboy Mansion, Holmby Hills — The party scene was shot at the actual mansion, dressed to look 1960s. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Rick's house next to Sharon Tate (1969)

Rick longs to befriend his famous neighbors, thinking it could reignite his career. While Cliff fixes the TV antenna on Rick's roof, he notices a hippie arriving at the Polanski house.

Set in 10050 Cielo Drive (neighbors' house) — Rick lives next door to Sharon Tate and Roman Polanski and hopes to befriend them. Google Maps · Apple Maps

The real house was razed in 1994 and replaced with a mansion nearly six times the size.

Rick on the set of Lancer (1969)

Rick struggles to deliver his lines and has an emotional breakdown in his trailer. He then gives a powerful performance that impresses director Sam Wanamaker and his co-star, boosting his confidence.

Set in Lancer TV set — Rick plays the villain in a TV Western pilot.

Designer Barbara Ling built an adobe Western town after watching a great many Lancer episodes.

Filmed at Universal Studios backlot, Universal City — Lancer was shot on a retrofitted Western street backlot; the coordinate is the studio, not the set. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Sharon buys a book for Roman (1969)

Sharon walks into a bookshop to collect a first edition she ordered under Polanski. She is buying it as a gift for her husband.

Set in Bookshop where Sharon picks up a gift — Sharon picks up a first edition of Tess of the d'Urbervilles as a present for her husband.

Designer Barbara Ling reproduced the original storefront sign and recreated book covers.

Sharon watches herself at the Bruin (1969)

Sharon tells the cashier she is in the movie, and they let her in. She watches herself on the screen from the audience.

Set in Bruin Theater, Westwood — Sharon goes into a theater to see herself on screen. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Stan's Donuts across the street got a complete makeover for the film.

Filmed at Bruin Theater, Westwood — The team restored the Bruin theater, including its marquee. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Cliff visits Spahn Ranch (1969)

Cliff drives hitchhiker Pussycat to a former Western film set where he once did stunt work. He checks that the hippies there are not exploiting owner George Spahn.

Set in Spahn Ranch, Chatsworth — Cliff gives a hitchhiker a ride and checks on the ranch's nearly blind owner. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Tarantino filled the ranch scenes with dogs because many lived on the real ranch.

Filmed at Corriganville Movie Ranch, Simi Valley — The ranch was recreated here over about three months. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Rick in Italy (1969)

Schwarz books Rick to star in a Sergio Corbucci spaghetti Western, and Cliff goes with him. Rick films three more movies there and marries an Italian starlet.

Set in Rome, Italy — Rick spends six months making spaghetti Westerns.

Rick's Italian shoot lasts six months.

Sharon's dinner at El Coyote (1969)

On the evening of August 8, 1969, Sharon dines with her houseguests and Jay Sebring at El Coyote. The restaurant is busy and cheerful.

Set in El Coyote Cafe — Sharon and her friends have dinner at a Mexican restaurant. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A West Hollywood Mexican restaurant landmark on Beverly Boulevard.

Filmed at El Coyote Cafe, Beverly Boulevard — Named in the French Wikipedia list of filming locations. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Characters

• Rick Dalton — A fading Western TV star in 1969 Hollywood.
• Cliff Booth — Rick's stunt double, assistant and driver.
• Sharon Tate — A young actress living next door to Rick.